Jody Leon Cooksey, 90, of Mt. Sterling, died Sunday, December 9, 2018 at his residence in Mt. Sterling.  He was born in Washington County on March 5, 1928 to the late Birchel and Marjorie Jenkins Cooksey. Jody was a charter member and served as an Elder at Gateway Christian Church, retired from sales and was a Veteran of the United States Navy.  Those in Jody's company always felt welcome because he never met a stranger.  He liked to hunt and fish and is his youth he...

William "Bill" Eugene Mills, 71, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday, December 3, 2018 at his residence in Mt. Sterling.  He was born in Mt. Sterling on August 25, 1947 to the late Lloyd Mills and Goldie Robinson Mills. "Bill" was a native of Mt. Sterling and a retired truck driver for City Cartage Trucking Company.  "Bill" loved fishing and Kentucky Wildcats Basketball.  He will be dearly missed by friends and family. Survivors include; his sister,...

James "Jim" F. Kirk, 81, of Mt. Sterling, died Friday, November 30, 2018 at Baptist Health in Lexington.  He was born in Mt. Sterling on July 25, 1937 to the late Milton and Mag Amburgey Kirk. "Jim" was a native of Mt. Sterling, an Army Reserve Veteran and a member of the Grassy Lick Methodist Church.  He will be forever remembered for computerizing the enhanced 911 system for Montgomery County.  "Jim" was enthusiastic about Montgomery County...

  Florene Long Hart, 85, of Sharpsburg, died Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at her residence.  She was born March 3, 1933 in Mt. Sterling to the late Millard Fillmore and Mattie Barnes Long. Florene was a native of Bath County and was of the Christian faith.  She retired from Traditional Bank and enjoyed travel, the beach, sunshine, warm weather, needlepoint, crafts flower gardening, and especially spending time with family and friends.  Florene volunteered as a Girl Scout...

Deloris "Faye" Strange Grey-Donathan, 69, of Mt. Sterling, died Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Clark Regional Medical Center.  She was born November 1, 1949 in Mt. Sterling to the late Sterling and Ida Martin Strange. Faye was a Montgomery native, of the Christian faith and previously a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service.  She enjoyed; traveling, cooking and attending her grandchildren's ball games.   She will be dearly missed by her family and...

Michael Harold Rose, 73, of Jeffersonville, died Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Baptist Health Lexington.  He was born in Montgomery County on April 25, 1945 to the late Edgar Sr. and Katie "Kitty" McCoy Rose. Mike was a Montgomery County native, member of the Jeffersonville Baptist Church, member of Masonic Lodge #23 in Mt. Sterling and retired from Hobart in Mt. Sterling and Richard's Industry in Frenchburg.  He enjoyed; deer hunting, fishing, playing golf, family...

Samuel Wayne Watkins, 51, of Clay City, died Monday, November 19, 2018 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington.  He was born in Mt. Sterling on June 4, 1967 to the late Gordon and Mary Louise McIntosh Watkins . Samuel was a Jehovah Witness and retired from Rumpke.  He was a UK Basketball fan, loved to watch golf on television and play golf video games.  Samuel also enjoyed; carpentry, repairing small engines, appliances and electronics.  He will be dearly missed by his...

On Saturday November 17th, 2018, Larry Wayne Lee left this world and entered his heavenly home.  He is survived by his wife Kay, 2 daughters, Vaneesa Martin and Lysandra Amburgey, 4 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.  In-lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Howards Mill Baptist Church. At Larry's request a private family service will be held for immediate family only. 

Terry Gene Conley, 65, of Mt. Sterling, died Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at his residence.  He was born in Mt. Sterling on January 12, 1953 to the late Presley and Dorothy Reynolds Conley. Terry was a Montgomery County native, of the Christian faith and retired from Apollo Oil.  He had a jokester sense of humor and enjoyed; golf, watching westerns, playing basketball & baseball as a child and continued playing softball in his adult years, most of all, spending time with his...

Orlan Sparks, 70, of Stanton, died Sunday, October 21, 2018 at UK Medical Center.  He was born in Slade on April 9, 1948 to the late Roy and Dorothy Bailey Sparks. Orlan was a Powell County native, of the Baptist faith and a horse trainer.  He enjoyed training horses, hunting and fishing.  Orlan will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Survivors include; four brothers, Benny Sparks (Betty), Bobby Sparks, Wayne Sparks and Glen Sparks, all of Stanton; two sisters, Gale...